Otago Peninsula Tours

The Otago Peninsula is known as one of the best places in NZ to walk, bike, kayak or drive. The Lonely Planet states it is a “near compulsory excursion unless you hate animals” (Lonely Planet Online 2009).

The peninsula is a haven for a number of rare and endangered species of wildlife including NZ fur-seals, sea-lions, penguins and albatross. Few places on earth have such diversity and abundance of marine life. The network of roads and tracks on the Peninsula as well as the wildlife reserves that have been set up out there allows us to explore it all up close.

Iconic Tours can organise sightseeing trips on the Otago Peninsula to suit your interests and time frame. We can take you to any of the wildlife attractions on the Peninsula. Our tours are informative, flexible and available any time of the day all year round.

Use Iconic Tours as your Peninsula Connection for self-guided cycling tours. We’ll provide the transport for you and your bikes plus all the information you require.

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tours

Evening Wildlife Tour with Royal Albatross

Take the opportunity to view these unique and enormous birds with Iconic Tours.

The majestic Northern Royal Albatross is a major wildlife attraction on the Peninsula. These enormous birds can have a wingspan of 3 metres in length!

Nesting birds and activity can be seen from close range by taking a tour of the Observatory at Taiaroa Heads. This is a truly unique opportunity to see these magnificent ocean wanderers at the only mainland breeding colony in the world.

Otago Peninsula Wildlife Tours

Evening Wildlife Tour with Yellow Eyed Penguins

Of all the penguins in the world, the Yellow Eyed Penguin has an appearance and character that sets it apart from other penguin species.

The Yellow Eyed Penguin is a rare and endangered bird. Penguin Place is a conservation reserve set up to help protect these penguins from predators and to give them a better chance at survival. The reserve has specially designed viewing huts and hides built to minimise human impact on the penguins and their natural environment.

Iconic Tours are proud to offer this exceptional wildlife viewing opportunity. Experience at close range these beautiful and rare penguins as part of our Otago Peninsula tour options.

Otago Harbour Cycle Transfers

Cycle the Otago Peninsula

Iconic Tours can also offer bike transport for cyclists who wish to get a head start on their Peninsula ride. Our custom built bike transport can accommodate up to 8 bikes and riders.

We’ll give you the map, take you to the top of the hills and you can choose from gradual tar sealed roads to challenging off-road mountain bike tracks. Optional end of ride pickup is also available for those who just want to ride sections of the Peninsula as part of a tour.*Bike hire available by prior arrangement only.